Manager, Tax - Vantage Risk Companies

Manager, Tax

About the Company

Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. (Vantage) was established in late 2020 as a re/insurance partner designed for the future. Driven by relentless curiosity, our team of trusted experts provides a fresh perspective on our clients’ risks. We add creativity to tech-enabled efficiency and robust analytics to address risks others avoid. Vantage provides specialty re/insurance through its operating subsidiaries in Bermuda and the U.S.

Vantage has approximately 320 colleagues in both the United States and Bermuda.  We have offices in Chicago, IL, Norwalk, CT, Alexandria, VA, Boston, MA, New York, NY and Hamilton, Bermuda.

Role:  Manager, Tax

Preferred Location: New Jersey, New York, Connecticut

The Manager-Tax is responsible for preparing, organizing, and coordinating tax data for the accurate and timely completion of business tax returns and tax accounting duties. Analyzes and prepares complex federal, state, and local income and premium tax returns and reserves. Conducts tax research as needed while assisting with data gathering and analysis during regulatory audits.

The base salary expectation for this role is between $130,000 and $150,000. Actual base salary for the selected candidate may be higher commensurate with candidate experience and expectations. Additionally, Vantage offers its colleagues performance-based bonus potential, strong health & welfare benefits, retirement plans with company match, competitive time off plans, a highly flexible work environment, and much more. 

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Assist in the completion of quarterly/annual federal, state, and local income and premium tax returns and supporting workpapers.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual federal tax provisions based on SAP and GAAP, including calculation of current income tax expense, federal tax payable, and deferred taxes.
• Assist with the review and oversight of the preparation of basic monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance filings for completeness and accuracy.
• Complete detailed and complex calculations including, but not limited to: SSAP 101 admissibility, loss reserve discounting, fixed asset depreciation, investment income, and state income tax apportionment.
• Performs tax research on recent tax developments and prominent legislation that may be impactful to the company and its affiliates.
• Maintains ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and knowledge of SAP and GAAP accounting practices, developments, and procedures as they relate to tax.
• Assists with gathering and executing document requisitions during financial audits and federal, state, and local regulatory audits.
• Develops and updates process and procedure manuals for all responsible tasks.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

• CPA designation preferred
• Public accounting/”Big 4” experience preferred
• Strong Financial Reporting Skills
• SSAP 101 Calculation Preparation Skills
• Strong STAT and GAAP Provision Preparation Skills
• 4 – 6 years of tax experience at a public accounting firm or in a corporate tax environment.

• Proven self-starter and the ability to work independently.
• Experience effectively managing multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Proven ability to work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work across department functions and locations.

Vantage Values

Do What’s Right – be a force for good,for our customers, shareholders, colleagues, industry and communities

Be Relentlessly Curious – ask questions, listen to understand, challenge the status quo, look for ways to say YES, drive innovation, be opportunistic and disciplined

We’re Better Together– collaborate, be inclusive, supportive, respectful and humble, be a trusted partner internally and externally

Be Transparent – in who you are, what you think, and how you work, seek and provide alternative points of view, be true to yourself

Make A Difference –focus on impact, embrace technology, leverage data and analytics as critical assets, act intentionally to deliver on our mission

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  At Vantage, we strive to build and foster a culture where inclusiveness is ingrained, not just an initiative.  All colleagues support building an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their experiences and ideas to foster an environment which encourages you to "Be You!" We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

In connection with our business, Vantage may collect and process your personal data. For further information regarding how we use this data, please see our online privacy notice at https://www.vantagerisk.com/privacy-policy/

ADA Notice: All applications shall be submitted online through our applicant tracking system. Candidates needing reasonable disability accommodation to enable them to apply and/or fully participate in the selection process are encouraged to email recruiting@vantagerisk.com with the subject Candidate ADA Request detailing their needs. Please note the above email box is for candidates needing reasonable disability accommodation only, emails submitting resumes will not be considered and those seeking application status updates will go unanswered.